MIMAROPA
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Storm Spares Mindoro, Mimaropa as Nika Heads for Northern Luzon
Severe Tropical Storm Nika maintained its strength early Monday over the sea east of Aurora province, sparing Mindoro provinces and Mimaropa region from its direct impact as it tracks toward northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric,…
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Tropical Storm Kristine Threatens Mimaropa Region
Tropical Storm Kristine intensified Tuesday as it moved westward toward the Philippines, with forecasters warning of potential impacts on the Mimaropa region. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued Tropical Cyclone Wind…
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Philippines Reports First Mpox Case in Calabarzon Region
Health officials on Thursday (August 29) reported the first case of mpox in the Calabarzon region, as the country remains vigilant following the World Health Organization’s declaration of the disease as a Public Health Emergency…
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LTO Cracks Down on Unregistered Vehicles in MIMAROPA Region
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in MIMAROPA region has intensified its campaign to enforce road safety and uphold Republic Act No. 4136, as part of a broader effort led by the Department of Transportation (DOTr).…
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MIMAROPA Region Registers Over 2.6 Million for National ID System
Over 2.6 million residents in the MIMAROPA region have registered for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), according to statistics officials. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) MIMAROPA Regional Director Leni R. Rioflorido announced during a recent press…
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Mindoro on Alert as Two LPAs Threaten Central Philippines
The Mimaropa region, particularly Mindoro, is on high alert as two low pressure areas (LPAs) threaten to bring heavy rainfall and potential flooding to the area, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)…
Founder’S Profile
Romel “Direk” Ferriol Bernardo
Bernardo Creative Ventures, Inc., the company behind Direk Fuels, Oriental Mindoro’s homegrown gas station chain, and Direk Builders, which rents out heavy equipment, is expanding its portfolio by venturing into online media and content production.
The company’s entry into news media is not surprising, as its founder and CEO, Romel “Direk” Bernardo, was a television writer, producer, and director for over 15 years. From 2002 to 2007, he served as a researcher, writer, and producer for GMA-7’s top-rating show Imbestigador before becoming the executive producer for ABS-CBN’s award-winning documentary program, The Correspondents.
